I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  If you’re looking for things to do this holiday season, you won’t be disappointed.  Tulsa has many events we think you’ll love.

Some fun, family events include the drive thru Christmas Kingdom in Muskogee through December 31^st from 6 to 10 PM.  The drive thru Kingdom is said to have the world’s largest collection of holiday inflatables.  Come see over 2000 displays that range from 4ft to 20ft tall.

For a good laugh, go see Brian Regan at the Mabee Center on Friday, December 4^th at 8PM.  Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fans that span generations.

If you’re looking for music, Cain’s Ballroom will feature Infamous on Friday, December 3^rd.  The show starts at 8.  If rap is not your thing, then check out Willie Nelson & Friends at the Spiritbank Event Center on December 3^rd at 7:30.

Other events include Tulsa Oilers at the BOK Center Friday, December 3^rd vs Mississippi and again on Saturday vs Missouri; and The Grand National Gun Show is Saturday, December 4^th through Sunday, December 5^th at the Expo Square

Visit wimgo.com for all event details.

Fall is officially here! I have to admit – I used to be a summer girl – but I’m very happy for the cooler weather these days. Hope you can enjoy the weather and some (or all) of these activities this week around OKC.

If you’re in the mood for some live music, check out the Diamond Ballroom. Concerts on the agenda this week include Flyleaf on Wednesday night, Thirty Seconds to Mars with Anberlin on Thursday and Bleeding Through on Friday. Additionally, don’t miss Left Foot Sally and Bleu Edmondson at the Wormy Dog Saloon, Don Williams at the Rose State Performing Arts Theater and the Back Woods Music Festival with Stoney Larue, Casey Donahew and No Justice at the Lazy J Arena (in Stillwater). In fact, I looked up ‘live music’ on wimgo and found 119 results for this week alone! Instead of listing them all – check out the entire list, here.

Oklahoma City had to suffer an entire season without hockey – and now, it’s back! That’s right, the Oklahoma City Barons season is almost ready to kick off, but before it does the team is giving fans the chance to see the team for the very first time. Don’t miss the Blue/White Intersquad Game held at the Cox Convention Center this Thursday night. The event is free and open to the public. Season ticket holders can pick up their tickets and select Barons merchandise will be available for purchase.

This may be a shocker to some of you, but I don’t really ‘get’ WWE. But I know a lot of people love it. If that’s you, don’t miss seeing your favorite SmackDown and Raw Superstars during the WWE World Tour SuperShow at the Ford Center this Friday night. Tickets are available online and start at just $24.

Head up to the original state capital for Guthrie Escape! this weekend. Come stroll among the artists, taste fine wines from featured wineries, listen to live music at the bandstand and dance in the streets at the Saturday night street dance. While you’re in Guthrie, another event to check out is the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival at Cottonwood Flats. This event features bands from all around the world, a children’s activity tent, instrument workshops and youth contests.

Check out the Canterbury Choral Society – Mendelssohn’s Elijah on Saturday at the Civic Center Music Hall. This fiery performance tells the story of the famous prophet in the Bible, Elijah. Through the style of an oratorio, the story is told through orchestra, chorus and soloists – all representing the characters in the drama. Tickets are available starting at $20.

The Manhattan Short Film Festival is all weekend long at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.  Over 100,000 people in over 200 cities across six continents gather in cinemas, galleries, museums, and cafes for one purpose … to view and vote on the finalists’ films in the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Don’t miss it!

Another festival you might be interested in is the Oklahoma Czech Festival. This festival is one of Oklahoma’s largest ethnic festivals and features a carnival, parade, craft booths & boutiques, music, dancing, singing, games, royalty crowning, food, and much more. The parade begins along Route 66 at 10am, while the carnival starts on Friday evening at 5pm and again on Saturday.

Check out the Diary of Anne Frank at the Poteet Theater. The show is Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are just $12 to see the play.

Okay, technically this event isn’t in Oklahoma…but it’s one that most Oklahomans are aware of – it’s OU/Texas weekend! Who’s going to cheer on the Sooners and what do you think the final score will be?

Whatever you do – hope you have an awesome week!
-Wendy with wimgo

Hey fellow Oklahomans! Fall officially starts this week and with it comes a lot of great events and activities in the Sooner state. Here are a few of my top picks…

This is the last week of the Oklahoma State Fair. Check out fun events all week long including Disney on Ice, TNA Wrestling Live on Thursday and a long list of concerts with artists like McHammer, Matt Morris and, Bulls & Brawn featuring Josh Turner and 8 Second Ride featuring Jake Owen. Also, make your own music at the Okie Karaoke Contest and don’t miss the all of the wild-west shows at 14 Flags Plaza. Check out my State Fair blog post for a complete list of events and activities.

This Tuesday, take your kids to see Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! at the Civic Center Music Hall Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre. Tickets are just $20 to see characters from Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, and other top-rated TV shows. Also, don’t miss Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, which is National Public Radio’s wacky approach to the week’s news and newsmakers at the Civic Center Music Hall this Thursday at 7:30.

Also this Tuesday, the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark is host to the Triple A Baseball Championship where the Tacoma Rainiers will take on the Columbus Clippers and tickets are just $7.

There are plenty of opportunities for you to make a difference in the community this week. First of all, don’t miss the  Regional Food Bank’s Fashion for Food Fashion Show this Saturday evening hosted by Project Runway famed fashion designer Johnathan Kayne. Proceeds from the fashion show, silent auction, wine pull and raffle will go toward the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids program. Next, the Oklahoma Run to Defeat Diabetes is this Saturday on the University of Oklahoma Campus. All proceeds from this event benefit the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center. Finally, if you’re in Edmond, participate in the Edmond CROP Hunger Walk at Mitch Park on Sunday. Money raised at this year’s event will go directly to the Hope Center, Breakfast on Boulevard, Samaritan House and Edmond Mobile Meals.

The ONE Party in Norman is the place to be this Thursday evening. The Mission of ONE is to Celebrate and Showcase the organizations tied to the Norman Arts Council while raising funds to elevate this impact in the Norman community. Tickets are just $40 and can be purchased at all Norman Republic Bank locations.

If you’re in the mood for a bit of live thrash metal music (and who isn’t?!) go see Anthrax at the Diamond Ballroom on Thursday evening for $19. Or, if you’re not feelin’ thrash metal… check out other live music happening around OKC this week including Green Corn Revival CD Release Party with Siren, Ali Harter and Little League Hero at The Opolis on Friday, Umphrey’s McGee at Diamond Ballroom on Saturday and The Pretty Black Chains CD Release on Saturday at The Conservatory.

Don’t forget to login with Facebook so your friends can see what events you like and recommend. Have a great week!

-Wendy with wimgo

I’m a huge fan of the Oklahoma State Fair. I love the food, the rides, the exhibits and the people watching. This year the state fair is from Thursday, September 16 to Sunday, September 26 so I thought I’d write up a list of all the fun stuff to do.

And answer me this – what’s your favorite thing about the State Fair?

First off, wanted to list kid-friendly activities at the fair: 

Disney On Ice – This event is at State Fair Arena with performances daily from September 16 through September 21. The kids will love seeing Disney characters celebrating holidays and festivals from around the world!

Rides and Games – Of course there are a ton of rides for the kids at the state fair! A few of the kid-friendly rides include:

Bear Affair
Bumble Bee
Choo Choo Charlie
Crazy Plane
Light House
Monkey Mayhem and many others

Most of the kiddie rides require the kids to be 36” tall (3 feet).

But, if your child isn’t quite tall enough for the above rides, the rides below allow anyone 30” tall to ride:

Kiddie Bumper Boats
Dune Buggies
Go-Gator
Space Age Whales

All of these rides open at noon Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday and stay open until close.

Dr. Pepper Family Fun Zone – These events are open daily. Additional fees apply.

Super Stock Car Racers – Race to the checkered flag in a mini stock car.
The Creature “Tour the Beast” – Explore a 150 foot long dinosaur!
Turbo Jump – Hook up to a bungee cord and fly 30 feet into the air!
Rock Wall – Test your skills on this 25 foot climb.
Euro Bubbles – Get zipped up in a 6 foot clear ball in water…and try to keep your balance!
Amazon Adventure – See if you can find your way through this 200 foot maze!
Gone Fish’n Slide – Slide down a 33 foot tall inflatable slide!
Jungle Gym – Fun for little kids, this allows you to crawl, slide, swing and jump.
The Pirate Museum – Love Captain Jack Sparrow? Don’t miss this mini museum filled with pirate artifacts.
Exotic Creatures Tent – Do you love snakes, 2-headed turtles and other odd creatures? Find them here!

Other kid-friendly events to check out, include:

Sea Lion Splash – 3 shows daily at 2, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. on the Bandshell Lawn. FREE with State Fair admission! See these sea lions as they charm the audience with their spell-binding personalities and comic antics.

The Ultimate Kids’ Sandbox – Open daily 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the Bandshell Lawn. Kids can find their inner artist while sculpting sand creations in this giant 400 sq. foot sandbox.

Bubble Madness - 3 Daily Shows at 12:30, 2:30 & 5 p.m. on the Bandshell Stage. Come pop, chase and catch bubbles of all shapes and sizes.

Kids’ Creation Station – Daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Creative Arts Building

All About Science – 3 Daily Shows at 12:30, 4:30 & 6 p.m. in the Entertainment Plaza – Interactive show for the entire family!

Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show – 3 daily shows at 1, 3 & 7 p.m. in the Capital City Theatre in Barn 3.  Freddy Fusion uses comedy and magic to teach kids about the awesome world of science.

JUMP! The Ultimate Stunt Dog Show – 3 shows daily at 2:30 , 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. See Lou McCammon, a two-time World Champion Frisbee Dog Trainer and his canine crew amaze you with their stunts and jumps!

Regan the Entertainer – 3 shows daily at 1:30, 4 & 7 p.m. at the OPUBCO Pavilion. See this show that has it all, including ventriloquism, slapstick, magic, illusion, music and stand-up comedy!

Shenaniguns! Wild West Comedy Stunt Show – 3 shows daily at 2, 3:30, 5:30 & 7 p.m. at 14 Flags Plaza. See a quartet of cut-up cowboys as they fire off a laugh-a-minute load of funny one-liners, silly sight gags and crack-up cornball comedy!

OKC Thunder Girls, Rumble the Bison and the Thunder Drummers – 2 & 6 p.m. on the following days: Sept. 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26 at the OPUBCO Pavilion.

Livestock Shows – Daily livestock shows, featuring cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, and llamas.

Hedrick’s Petting Zoo – Open daily at 10 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Get up close and personal with your favorite exotic and domestic animal friends.

Hedrick’s Pony & Camel Rides – Open daily at 10 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Great for both kids and adults!

The OK Kids’ Corral – Including the stick horse rodeo, dummy roping clinic or the new Sack Racin’ Stampede. Located at 14 Flags Plaza.

Sack Racin’ Stampede: Daily • 11:30, 2:30, & 5:00 p.m.
Roping Clinic: Daily • 12:00, 4:00, & 6:00 p.m.
Stick Horse Rodeo: Daily • 12:30, 3:00 & 4:30 p.m.
Li’l Wrangler Photo Op: Daily • 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show – 3 shows daily at 12:30, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Check out Rowdy as he delights kids of all ages in this barnyard puppet adventure!

Honey Bee Haven – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. See if you can identify Queen BeeAtrice and find out how beekeepers get honey from the hive.

Butterfly Boarding House – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. See beautiful butterflies as they rest their wings.

Farmer for a Day – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Kids can plan a crop, water an orchard, pick apples, gather eggs and dig up potatoes. Then, it’s off to the Farmer’s Market to sell their produce! From the profit, they can then go to the General Store to buy a Fair souvenir or treat.

And much more!

Other events scheduled to appeal to more grown-up tastes include:

Concerts at the Chesapeake Energy Stage. Concerts are FREE with park admission!

Eli Young Band Thursday, September 16, 7:30 p.m.
Grand Funk Railroad Friday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.
Candy Coburn Saturday, September 18, 2:00 p.m.
The Marshall Tucker Band with Candy Coburn Saturday, September 18, 8:00 p.m.
Mitchel Musso Sunday, September 19, 3:00 p.m.
Tenth Avenue North with Addison Road & Matt Maher Monday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.
Elvis Extravaganza Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. & Wednesday, September 22, 7:30 p.m.
Colgate Country Showdown Thursday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.
MC Hammer Friday, September 24, 7:30 p.m.
Matt Morris Saturday, September 25, 8:00 p.m.
Centennial Rodeo Opry Sunday, September 26, 3:00 p.m.

The Okie Karaoke Contest – presented by Clear Channel Radio for the quest to find an Okie Karaoke Star! Meet DJ’s from your favorite local stations, including KJ103 and 101.9 The Twister, and sing your heart out for your chance to win! The event is held at Centennial Plaza.

Events at 14 Flags Plaza include:

The Wild West Showcase

The One-Armed Bandit 2 daily shows at 1 & 7 p.m. One of the most decorated acts in the world of professional rodeo, John Payne has won the PRCA’s coveted title of Specialty Act of the Year 9 times. This act is the only one like it in the world. It truly is a “must see to believe experience.”

The Trail of Tears Experience - 2 daily shows at 1 and 7 p.m. As they forge across the plains, death is inevitable for both humans and animals alike. Recapture the emotions as Blake Goode takes his Brahman Bulls on the trail.

Entertainment to the “Max” – 3 daily shows at 1, 4:30 & 7 p.m. Pistol packin’, gun spinnin’, whip cracking entertainment by one the country’s top performers, Max Reynolds has been featured on television shows and at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Trick Ropin’ Extraordinaire – 5 daily shows at 12:30, 1, 4:15, 6:30 and 7 p.m. The Gratny Family has performed all over the Country including the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The whole family has talent. He, his wife and daughter all trick ride.

Shenaniguns! – 4 daily shows at 2, 3:30, 5:30 & 7 p.m. Laugh ’til yer gut hurts as The Wild West goes whack-o when Sheriff Hoppalong Casually and Deputy Leon Jones strap on big iron and face off against dimwit desperadoes Bad Bob and bumbling baby brother Bubba Bob.

Plains Indian Dancers – 3 daily shows at 3, 5 & 7 p.m.Under the direction of Laura Bushyhead, the color and pageantry of Native America lives on in the daily performances by some of Oklahoma’s best dancers.

Wild West Stunt Riders – 3 daily shows at 11:30 a.m., 1 & 7 p.m. Horsemen demonstrate their equine skills through various riding techniques including trick and roman riding.

The Centennial Frontier Cloggers – 4 daily shows at 1, 4, 6 & 7 p.m. Hold on to yer hat as three Oklahoma clogging clubs, City with Just a Lil’ Country Cloggers, Cottonwood Creek Cloggers, and The Okie Stompers, combine forces to bring you the ultimate toe-tappin’ show.

Dustbowl Gypsies – 4 daily shows at 12, 1, 4 & 7 p.m. Dustbowl Gypsies have been brightening the lives of Bluegrass fans in the southwest for the past five years with their high-energy performances, tight harmonies and instrumental virtuosity.

The Saltfork Craftsmen Artists: Blacksmiths – Monday – Friday 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. This group of Artisan Blacksmiths return for their 2nd year to enlighten fairgoers about the art and skill of blacksmithing.

Roger Abrahamson: Bowl Turner – Monday – Friday 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. He will show you how wooden bowl turning is done on a human powered spring pole lathe, a lost art dating back thousands of years.

Historical Education Exhibits – Daily from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Discover Oklahoma history through displays of live Longhorn, horses & buffalo as well as life-size teepees and a chuck wagon camp.

Comedy Hypnotists Dale K – 2 shows daily at 2 & 5 p.m. at the Capital City Theater in Barn 3. Dale K challenges hypnosis theories, proving that it is simply the power of suggestion that consists of mind “motivation’ rather than “control”.

TNA Wrestling Live – Don’t miss this knock-out event on Thursday, September 23. Tickets are on sale now. The evening has three bouts with the Main Event, TNA World Tag Team Championship Match and TNA Knockouts Grudge Match.

Xtreme Bulls Tour and Concerts 

Bulls & Brawn featuring Josh Turner, Friday, September 24

8 Second Ride featuring Jake Owen, Saturday, September 25

Bandshell Stage featuring Oklahoma artists – Daily from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. with local artists exhibiting their talents.

DriveOKC.com Auto Show – Open daily. Travel & Transportation Building. See the latest cars from Exhibitors including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and others.

THE CONNECTION! in the Oklahoma Expo Hall, is host to several unique exhibits and entertaining shows:

Vineyard Marketplace Wine Garden – Open daily in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Pay a small price to taste wines from seven of Oklahoma’s finest wineries!

The City of AGtropolis – Open daily in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. In this whimsical “City” of AGtropolis there’s always something new coming down the street, including:

The Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show
Log Cabin Hand Spinning Guild
Honey Bee Haven
Goat’s Milk Soap Making
3 Silos Cinema

All exhibits open daily at 10 a.m.

Presentations on the Green Station Platform include:

Central Oklahoma Humane Society
Chickasaw Nation Storyteller
Dr. Bob Palmer – Muralist
Fort Gibson Living History
OKC Improv
OKC Roller Derby
Oklahoma City Barons
Oklahoma History Center
Rick Fry – Muralist
Science Museum Oklahoma

Musical Performances on the Blue Station Platform in the Vineyard Marketplace include:

ACM@UCO (various groups)
Anna Lee
Bare Foot
Dust Bowl Gypsies
Jack Downs
Kylie Morgan
OK Chorale Quartets

Barnyard Birthing Center – Open daily from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Mother Nature dictates all, but you may get lucky enough to actually see a chick hatching or the birth of a goat or pig.

Animal Surgical Suite – Monday – Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday at 2 & 6:30 p.m. at Barn #3. The Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) veterinarians will perform surgeries to show the entire spaying process of a female dog!

City Arts Center – Daily at 10 a.m. Each year, teachers from schools across the state enter original artwork from students in grades K-12 for selection into the exhibition.

Creative Arts Special Events & Exhibits – The Creative Arts building at the Oklahoma State Fair features beautiful and unique handmade exhibits by Oklahoma crafters and artisans. In addition to the items on display, many different exciting events will take place every day of the Fair!

FFA & 4H Student Exhibits – Open daily at 10 a.m. Oklahoma FFA and 4H students work hard all year to get their projects ready for the Fair in hopes of winning a blue ribbon! Get out of the hot sun and check out the talents of these students.

Clydesdale Alley – Open daily in the Super Barn. Don’t miss these beautiful and behemoth horses presented by Express Clydesdales.

Canadian Rivers Old Iron Club Antique Tractor Display & Parade - See these amazingly preserved beauties on Wichita Walk between the Oklahoma Expo Hall and the Cox Pavilion. These vehicles will also be in the parade, which will take place on Wednesday, September 22 at noon.

Spirit of Oklahoma Plaza - Open Daily General Pershing Boulevard under the Big Arch

Miss Oklahoma State Fair Scholarship Pageant

Miss Oklahoma State Fair Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant

Oklahoma State Fair Opening & Closing Ceremonies

La Independencia de México

Oklahoma State Fair All Star Kids of the Pageant – Saturday, September 18,  10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For kids up to 17 years old! Win trophies, crowns, banners and prizes and get to ride in the Oklahoma State Fair Senior Day Parade.

59th Annual Band Day – Monday, September 20 Come watch as high school, mid-high and junior high school bands and their drum lines, drum majors and color guard teams, from across the state, compete for Cash Awards & Trophies in the 59th Annual Oklahoma State Fair_® Band Day Parade Competition!

34th Annual Senior Citizens’ Day – Wednesday, September 22, all Senior Ceitizens 55 and over will be admitted to the fair FREE this day.

6th Annual Deaf Awareness Day – Thursday, September 23 -  If you are deaf or hard of hearing, special activities abound for you this day! At designated times throughout the day, many Fair attractions and entertainment will be interpreted. These shows will be highlighted in red in the Oklahoma State Fair_®. Visitor’s Guide.

ASC Cheerleading, Dance & Pom Pon Regional Competition – Saturday, September 25 at the Bandshell Stage. Witness the most “spirited” event held at the Fair as Cheerleading, Dance and Pom Pon teams compete for the regional title and the chance to advance to the National competition!

3rd Annual Oklahoma State Fair Armwrestling Classic – Sunday, September 26 at the Bandshell Stage. Men and women can register the day of the event to enter this FREE strong-arm competition. There will be two afternoon preliminary rounds with the finals commencing at 6:00 p.m. Here’s your chance to be this year’s Fair Champion, take home a trophy, bragging rights and represent the Oklahoma State Fair in the National finals in Arizona.

Whew! That’s a whole lotta stuff to keep you busy during the next week and a half. Visit wimgo.com and search “State Fair” for details and be sure to let us know what’s to love at the 104^th Oklahoma State Fair!

-Wendy with wimgo

Info courtesy of wimgo.com and okstatefair.com.

What a great week this will be! Here’s a bunch of exciting and fun things to check out. The only problem is deciding what to NOT do!

Check out live music at the Wormy Dog Saloon all week long including Brandon Jackson, Jessey Payne and Brandon Rhyder. Tickets for all shows are available online or at the door. Other musical acts you may want to see include Bullet for my Valentine at Diamond Ballroom, Neal McCoy at Riverwind Casino, The Black Jack Gypsys at the Conservatory and none other than Keith Sweat at Lucky Star Casino.

Don’t miss Cabaret OKC at the Civic Center Music Hall CitySpace Theater this Thursday through Sunday and Opening Night at the Civic Center on Saturday. As always, ticket links and prices can be found on wimgo.

The Route 66 Classics in the Park Car Show and Craft Fair is this Saturday in Edmond. This is great family fun for everyone and will feature over 200 classic automobiles, crafts and lots of great food.

Speaking of food, the Oklahoma State Fair starts this Thursday! Of course you can get all kinds of fried foods to try out, but don’t miss all the other great stuff the fair has to offer including, Disney on Ice and concerts by the Eli Young Band and The Marshall Tucker Band. Other great attractions include the auto show, the sea lion splash, and much more.

And, once again, the OU Sooners are home this weekend and host Air Force at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman and the Oklahoma State Cowboys take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium.

Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo

As I said in my other post…I’m super excited this week because college football kicks off! I’m a huge fan and I’ll be wearing my crimson and cream on Saturday. But for those of you that aren’t as dedicated as I am, here’s a list of other events you might want to check out.

If you haven’t been to a Drillers game this season, you still have a few chances to cheer them on. The team is home at ONEOK Field now through Friday and tickets start at just $5. Also, check out The August Wilson Project at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center this Thursday, country singer Tanya Tucker at River Spirit Casino and STS9 and Ghostland Observatory at the River Parks Amphitheater this Friday night.

Don’t miss John Mayer at the BOK Center this Friday night with Owl City. Tickets for the concert are still available and start at $37. Also, The Kottonmouth Kings and Samantha Crain are both at Cain’s Ballroom this week. Tickets for these shows are $26 and $13 and are available online.

Horror is heading to Tulsa this Labor Day weekend with the Oklahoma Horror Film Festival & Convention. Don’t miss the spook-fest this Friday through Sunday at Spirit Bank Event Center.

And, for the pièce de résistance: College Football! Cheer on the Sooners when they host Utah State in Norman or the Cowboys in Stillwater as they take on the Washington State Cougars.

Have fun and enjoy the remainder of summer!
-Wendy with wimgo

Hey Tulsans! Lots of great events to check out this week in your city. Have a great time and try to stay cool!

Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will be at the Brady Theatre this Wednesday night. Tickets for this show are just $47.50. Also this Wednesday evening, comedian Kyle Kinane will be at the Flytrap Music Hall.

Cain’s Ballroom is always a great place to catch some live music, right?! Well, this week is no exception. Don’t miss Stephen Speaks on Wednesday, Janus on Thursday night and Dirty Penny on Friday. Ticket prices and links can all be found on wimgo.

This Friday is the All Jazzed Up Art Event at the Tulsa Convention Center. This upscale art exhibit is free and open to the public and will have live jazz music. Reggae on the Green is this Saturday outside near the Flytrap Music Hall and will start at noon. Also this Saturday is Free Family Day at the Philbrook Museum.

Other events to add to your calendar include Cinderella at the Tulsa Spotlight Theater, Sick Puppies at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa Shock basketball on Saturday, an Elvis tribute band at River Spirit Casino and the Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa Pow-Wow in Claremore.

Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo

Lots to do this weekend around Oklahoma City this week! What’s on your agenda?

This is so great for the family – head out to the Oklahoma City Zoo for Way Back Wednesday. Admission is only $1 (Wednesday only), so take the kids out to see our city’s beautiful zoo. Also, don’t miss Lower Bricktown Live every  Thursday night, which features a local band at United Way Plaza, just north of Harkins Theater.

Be sure to attend 2nd Friday Circuit of Art in Norman, which is a great way to see all of the art galleries and ride the CART for only $2. Another fun event this Friday night is Live on the Plaza in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District. Also, the Midnight Streak is this Saturday night at State Fair Park where you can run for a good cause, the City Arts Center.

This Friday, Dr. Pants will be performing at VZD’s and don’t miss Train at Riverwind Casino. If you’re looking for another dose of live music, be sure to check out Mayhem Fest at the Zoo Amphitheater this Saturday, featuring Korn and Rob Zombie. Tickets are available for $42.

Also, mark your calendars for next Monday (August 16) when Norah Jones is in concert at the Civic Center Music Hall.

Have fun!
-Wendy with wimgo

Although I’m a self-proclaimed summer girl, I have to admit I’m slightly looking forward to fall and the cooler temperatures. But, as long as summer is here, you might as well get out and enjoy it!

First up, the Oklahoma City RedHawks are home this Tuesday through Friday at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Tickets for the games start at only $7 so take the whole family out to the ballpark! Also, don’t miss the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz when they host their biggest rival, the Tulsa Talons, this Friday night at the Cox Convention Center. This is the last home game of the regular season so don’t miss your chance to cheer on the home team.

Check out Way Back Wednesday at the Oklahoma City Zoo. On this day, admission is only $1. That’s right – $1! Also don’t miss the Bricktown Reggaefest is this Friday and Saturday and this event is free and open to the public and will have a lot of great live music.

If you know the words that follow “Do a little dance…make a little love…” then you won’t want to miss KC & The Sunshine Band this Friday night at Firelake Grand Casino. Also, check out the Bandwagon Blues Festival at The Hidden Castle in Norman on Saturday and Sunday.

Also, make sure to go see Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park and their production, “The Comedy of Errors” and don’t miss Big Tony is Dead at the Yellow Rose Theater. To get your fair share of laughs, be sure to go see OKC Improv at the Ghostlight Theatre Club.

Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo

Oklahoma is known for a lot of things, but I think this crazy weather we’ve been having has to be at the top of that list! All this rain can sure put a damper on plans but don’t fret – here are some indoor (and a few outdoor) activities for you to add to your calendar this week:

Don’t miss Thrice this Friday night at Cain’s Ballroom for just $21.50 and check out the Flytrap Music Hall for great live music all week long. The R.K. Gun Show is at Expo Square’s Central park Hall this Friday through Saturday and don’t miss the Tulsa Flea Market at QuikTrip Center on Saturday.

Once again the Tulsa Performing Arts Center is hopping with events all week including Wide-Eyed Wonderland, Pure Country, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band and Irish Traditions. Go online to see ticket prices, times and more.

Other events you won’t want to miss include Oklahoma! at DiscoveryLand, Rhythm on the River, Summer Films on the Lawn, Crayons Improv Comedy and 2nd Saturday Free Family Day at the Philbrook Museum.

What’s on your calendar?
-Wendy with wimgo